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How to Set Expiry Dates for Certificates

Learn how to set expiry dates for certificates in GHL Customer Care to manage access, maintain compliance, and automate reminders for renewals.

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Admin can now set expiry for certificates issued to users

How to set an expiry?

Step 1: Expiry can either be set at the template level or at the issued certificates level

Figure 1 What this shows Step 1: Expiry can either be set at the template level or at the issued certificates level What this shows Illustrates "How to Set Expiry Dates for Certificates". This screenshot appears in "How to Set Expiry Dates for Certificates". The text alongside this image reads: Step 1: Expiry can either be set at the template level or at the issued certificates level. Immediately after, the guide continues: Step 2: At the template level expiry can be selected from the given options. Image 1 of 5 What this coversStep 1: Expiry can either be set at the template level or at the issued certificates level
Buttons and menus referenced NeverImmediatelyselect a date
Next stepStep 2: At the template level expiry can be selected from the given options
Figure 2 What this shows Step 1: Expiry can either be set at the template level or at the issued certificates level What this shows Illustrates "How to Set Expiry Dates for Certificates". This screenshot appears in "How to Set Expiry Dates for Certificates". The text alongside this image reads: Step 1: Expiry can either be set at the template level or at the issued certificates level. Immediately after, the guide continues: Step 2: At the template level expiry can be selected from the given options. Image 2 of 5 What this coversStep 1: Expiry can either be set at the template level or at the issued certificates level
Buttons and menus referenced NeverImmediatelyselect a date
Next stepStep 2: At the template level expiry can be selected from the given options

Step 2: At the template level expiry can be selected from the given options

Figure 3 What this shows Step 2: At the template level expiry can be selected from the given options What this shows Illustrates "How to Set Expiry Dates for Certificates". This screenshot appears in "How to Set Expiry Dates for Certificates". The text alongside this image reads: Step 2: At the template level expiry can be selected from the given options. Immediately after, the guide continues: Step 3: At issued certificates level admin can choose from Never, Immediately or can manually select a date. Image 3 of 5 What this coversStep 2: At the template level expiry can be selected from the given options
Buttons and menus referenced NeverImmediatelyselect a date
Next stepStep 3: At issued certificates level admin can choose from Never, Immediately or can manually select a date

Step 3: At issued certificates level admin can choose from Never, Immediately or can manually select a date

Figure 4 What this shows Step 3: At issued certificates level admin can choose from Never, Immediately or can manually select a date What this shows Illustrates "How to Set Expiry Dates for Certificates". This screenshot appears in "How to Set Expiry Dates for Certificates". The text alongside this image reads: Step 3: At issued certificates level admin can choose from Never, Immediately or can manually select a date. Immediately after, the guide continues: Important: You can now customize how many days before expiry you send reminder emails. This replaces the default 2- and 7-day intervals for more control. Learn more →. Image 4 of 5 What to chooseStep 3: At issued certificates level admin can choose from Never, Immediately or can manually select a date
Buttons and menus referenced NeverImmediatelyselect a date
Next stepImportant: You can now customize how many days before expiry you send reminder emails. This replaces the default 2- and 7-day intervals for more control. Learn more →
Figure 5 What this shows Step 3: At issued certificates level admin can choose from Never, Immediately or can manually select a date What this shows Illustrates "How to Set Expiry Dates for Certificates". This screenshot appears in "How to Set Expiry Dates for Certificates". The text alongside this image reads: Step 3: At issued certificates level admin can choose from Never, Immediately or can manually select a date. Immediately after, the guide continues: Important: You can now customize how many days before expiry you send reminder emails. This replaces the default 2- and 7-day intervals for more control. Learn more →. Image 5 of 5 What to chooseStep 3: At issued certificates level admin can choose from Never, Immediately or can manually select a date
Buttons and menus referenced NeverImmediatelyselect a date
Next stepImportant: You can now customize how many days before expiry you send reminder emails. This replaces the default 2- and 7-day intervals for more control. Learn more →

Important: You can now customize how many days before expiry you send reminder emails. This replaces the default 2- and 7-day intervals for more control. Learn more →
Note: On expiry certificates preview won't be available for the particular user and Issued certificates have priority over template level expiry.

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